Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken (Low Intensity):
- Place the chicken tenders in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor).
- Preheat the Air Fryer (Low Intensity):
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating (Low Intensity):
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken (Medium Intensity):
- Remove each chicken tender from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge the tenders in the flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the chicken to adhere.
- Air Fry the Chicken (Medium-High Intensity):
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken tenders in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.
- Lightly spray the tops of the tenders with cooking spray.
- Cook (Medium-High Intensity):
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping the tenders halfway through, or until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve (Low Intensity):
- Remove the chicken tenders from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Enjoy Your Air-Fried Chicken Tenders! (Low Intensity):
Optional: Serve with your favorite dipping sauces, such as honey mustard, barbecue, or ranch.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings):
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.
